breast lump

Hi, I too am suffering from a lump left over from mastitis.  Was in hospital for 3 days a week after having my third child.  Needless to say the mastitis was bad enough but a year and a half later i still have a lump under my right nipple.  The lump itself is always there and the nipple is always inverted.  When my period is close to arriving the lump gets tender and I get shooting pains through it.  I guess hormones are playing a role in this but I am concerned that it may turn into something more sinister,  is there any foundation to my worry?



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[japdip]

Mastitis is often VERY hard to deal with and can last for a considerable length of time. I don't see that it can "turn into something" but I would suggest that you have some type of investigation to be sure that the lump is related to the mastitis. It does sound as thought hormones do play a roll in this from your description of the tenderness being cyclical in relation to your menses. I think I would still have it ck.d out by a Breast Specialist if you haven't had any type of imagery (Ultrasound) done on the area.   Regards ....